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Faisal Farooq
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Allegations of forceful conversions

The latest allegations of a forceful conversion of young Hindu girl in Sindh brought to light yet again the dilemma faced by the community in the region. Many families reportedly living in fear and insecurity as some 20 young girls are said to convert to Islam on monthly basis. Each incident starts with allegations of […]

Memogate created to destabilize PPP-led government

Counsel for former ambassador Hussain Haqqani, Zahid Bukhari on Tuesday claimed that the infamous memogate saga was created to destabilize the incumbent government. Before leaving for London for cross-examination of Mansoor Ijaz, the main architect of the controversial memogate, Bukhari spoke to the media saying the scandal was nothing more than a bunch of lies. […]

Rehman Malik to present Mehrangate evidence in Supreme Court

Interior Minister Rehman Malik said he was ready to appear before the Supreme Court to produce documentary evidences with regard to Mehran Bank scandal. “The money Younis Habib had distributed is on record and I will produce evidences in the court if it summons me,” the minister said while talking to media outside Parliament House. […]

Why cannot a non-Muslim be president or prime minister?

Terming the ineligibility of non-Muslims to become president or prime minister unjust, Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Haji Adeel demanded to abolish the condition. While speaking in the Senate, he observed, “This ban is discriminatory and against the basic political rights.” He was referring the sub-clause two of the Article 41of the Constitution, “A person […]

What’s about Balochistan (Part Two)

We are unaware of an ongoing silent war in Balochistan resulting in a daily death toll which is not reported as fervently as it should be. Unfortunately, more than 85% population of the province does not have access to clean drinking water and other basic necessities. No one from the government side or the private […]

What’s about Balochistan (Part One)

The lack of wisdom by concerned authorities over the Balochistan issue seems bound to widen the distance between them and the estranged Baloch leadership. Most shocking development hit the power corridors on 17th of February, when a resolution was passed in the US House of the Representatives that Baloch nation should be given their due […]

Dengue once again on attacking end

Apparently, all the claims made by Punjab government about the measures being taken by it to ensure Lahore, the metropolis city, and other cities did not suffer the kind of outbreak of dengue which crippled many lives last year, were nothing more than rhetoric. Despite experts at conferences and seminars held in Lahore, Faisalabad and […]

Nayyer Hussain Bukhari elected unopposed chairman Senate

With 54 Senators taking oath, the ruling Pakistan People’s Party has been emerged as single-largest party in the upper house of the parliament. In quite an expected move, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, currently leader of the house has been replaced with Senate Chairman Farooq H Naek, while Senator Sabir Baloch was replaced with Jan Muhammad […]

Gilani’s clear-cut stance for not writing a letter to Swiss authorities

It has been made painfully clear that the Supreme Court wants the incumbent to write a letter to Swiss authorities to reopen cases against Asif Ali Zardari, but Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is not ready to do so. Apparently, the premier is being facetious. However, he is dead serious about it. The apex […]

PTI to hold party-elections for all party positions: Imran Khan

Imran Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that they are going to hold elections for all party positions, saying it will be only party in Pakistan history where all leaders will be elected by all the membership. On social website, Imran observed, “PTI will become a political institution rather than a vehicle […]

Main naheen manta; Main naheen manta: Legendary Habib Jalib’s 19th death anniversary

Legendary Habib Jalib, whose 19th death anniversary falls today, was a poet of the people. His poetry reflected his vision and approach to life and he never deviated from his chosen path throughout his life. His love for humankind, his sympathy for the discriminate and his passion for the fellow-beings were meditated in his verses. […]

Dirty truths

Younis Habib, the disgraced chief of a defunct Mehran Bank, dragged up the history of the security establishment’s foul interference in political progress made for an extraordinary and unprecedented vision. Singing like a bird, Younis Habib has spilled the beans in as own up a manner as the stuff racy headlines are made of. He […]

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